Concealed pocket system

ABSTRACT

A concealed pocket system is described herein. The concealed pocket system has a concealed pouch assembly disposed on a clothing garment. A concealed pocket of the concealed pouch assembly is disposed within a hand pouch and has at least one access point to a storage area of the concealed pocket. The concealed pocket system enables users to securely store items in the clothing garment, while effectively hiding points of access to the storage area (i.e. the interior pocket compartment) of the concealed pocket, thereby providing an additional layer of security.

CROSS REFERENCE

This application is a continuation-in-part and claims benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/653,193 filed Jul. 18, 2017, which is a continuation-in-part and claims benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/989,111 filed Jan. 6, 2016, which is a continuation-in-part and claims benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/627,234 filed Sep. 26, 2012, which is a continuation-in-part and claims benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/775,434 filed May 6, 2010, the specifications of which are incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to clothing garments having a concealed pocket.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Clothing, such as shirts, sweatshirts, hooded pullover sweatshirts (hoodies), sweaters, jackets, and vests, often do not have adequate means for users to store items such as keys, wallets, phones, or music devices. While these clothing may have pockets, the pockets usually have permanent openings. As a result, items tend to fall out of these articles of clothing and become lost. In addition, while some pockets may be equipped with a sealable opening, they are still clearly visible on the garment, which can, unfortunately, provide pickpockets with easy access to the pockets from which they can steal the items within.

There have been solutions to mitigate the problems described above. For example, US20080196140A1 of Mayerson teaches a front pocket located behind a front pouch and having an opening just above the front pouch (FIG. 7). As another example, US20090282600A1 of Robinson teaches a pocket assembly having a means for closing a topside (FIG. 8). Further still, US20050235398A1 of Yoo discloses a pocket system having an inlet to access the passageway of the pocket system (FIG. 9). However, while these prior arts teach concealed pockets, they are still prone to pickpocketing due to their exposed closure.

Any feature or combination of features described herein is included within the scope of the present invention provided that the features included in any such combination are not mutually inconsistent as will be apparent from the context, this specification, and the knowledge of one of ordinary skill in the art. Additional advantages and aspects of the present invention are apparent in the following detailed description and claims.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention features a concealed pocket system. Examples of said garments include but are not limited to shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, sweaters, jackets, and vests. The present invention provides a secure means for users to store items. Without wishing to limit the invention to any theory or mechanism, the present invention's structure not only allows multiple access points to the storage space for convenience, but it also hides these access points from the public eye, effectively adding another layer of security from theft. None of the presently known prior references or work has the unique inventive technical feature of the present invention.

The present invention provides for a concealed pocket system that is hidden within a hand pouch and concealed from view, creating a more secure pocket within the garment to place valuables.

Additionally, the concealed pocket system eliminates the chances that items placed in the concealed pocket accidentally fall out of the pocket and reduces the chance of the wearer being pickpocketed unknowingly. The configuration of the concealed pocket effectively provides enough space for users to access the concealed pocket while also hiding access points to the concealed pocket through the horizontal or vertical zipper disposed on the concealed pocket.

One of the unique and inventive technical features of the present invention is the strengthened three-layer bottom edge. Without wishing to limit the invention to any theory or mechanism, it is believed that the technical feature of the present invention advantageously provides for a three-layer system (see FIG. 4) that allows for an increased thickness at the concealed pocket bottom edge. The multiple layers at the bottom edge of the concealed pocket allow for extra durability and strength. This is critical for the present invention as the concealed pocket is meant to inconspicuously carry valuable items. Thus, having a more durable bottom edge of the concealed pocket vastly eliminates the potential that the bottom edge of the pocket breaks and exposing the valuable items inside. Therefore, the concealed pocket bottom edge being reinforced by the hand pouch bottom edge and the garment is significant to the present invention. None of the presently known prior references or work has the unique inventive technical feature of the present invention.

Further still, the systems of Mayerson and Robinson, if combined, would not arrive at the present invention. The front pouch of Mayerson, when overlaid on the pocket subassembly of Robinson, would obviate access to the pocket flap opening of Robinson.

In a non-limiting embodiment, the concealed pocket system comprises a torso-covering garment surface having a concealed pocket assembly disposed thereon. The concealed pocket assembly may comprise a concealed pocket, a hand pouch, and a horizontal zipper configured to provide access to the concealed pocket. In some embodiments, the concealed pocket has a concealed pocket top edge and a concealed pocket bottom edge. In some embodiments, the hand pouch has a hand pouch top edge and a hand pouch bottom edge. Preferably, the hand pouch top edge, the concealed pocket top edge, and the first side of the zipper may be permanently attached together by stitching in said order. A second side of the zipper may also be permanently attached to the garment surface by stitching. This arrangement sandwiches the horizontal zipper between the concealed pocket and the garment surface, thus effectively hiding the horizontal zipper from view. In other embodiments, the concealed pocket top edge is aligned with the hand pouch top edge. In still other embodiments, the hand pouch bottom edge is aligned with the concealed pocket bottom edge but overlaps the ends of the concealed pocket bottom edge. Preferably, the concealed pocket is disposed between the hand pouch and garment surface so as to be hidden from view. Said configurations effectively provide enough space for users to access the concealed pocket while also hiding access points to the concealed pocket through the horizontal zipper and a vertical zipper disposed on the concealed pocket.

In accordance with the present invention, the concealed pocket system has been described for exemplary purposes. In connection with pullover sweatshirts. However, the concealed pocket system may be used with any torso-covering garment.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a consideration of the following detailed description presented in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 shows a front view or the concealed pocket system or the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows another embodiment of the concealed pocket or the system in an opened configuration.

FIG. 3 shows a close-up view of a concealed pocket closure.

FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of the concealed pocket system taken along the line (4) in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 shows an exploded view of the concealed pocket system.

FIGS. 6A-6C illustrates the construction of the concealed pocket system. FIG. 6A shows the concealed pocket assembly being attached to a garment. FIG. 6B shows how the concealed pocket cloth is attached to a garment. FIG. 6C shows how the hand pocket cloth is attached to the garment to cover the concealed pocket.

FIGS. 7-9 shows the concealed pocket systems of prior arts.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The following is a list of elements corresponding to a particular element referred to herein:

-   -   10 torso-covering garment or pullover sweatshirt     -   15 torso garment surface or front sweatshirt surface     -   100 concealed pocket system     -   200 concealed pocket assembly     -   205 concealed pocket     -   210 concealed pocket top edge     -   220 concealed pocket bottom edge     -   230 concealed pocket first side edge     -   240 concealed pocket second side edge     -   260 concealed pocket interior     -   270 concealed pocket cloth     -   231 corner of the concealed pocket top edge and the conceal         pocket first side edge     -   241 corner of the concealed pocket top edge and the concealed         pocket second side edge     -   250 first stitching     -   300 hand pouch     -   310 hand pouch top edge     -   320 hand pouch bottom edge     -   330 hand pouch first side edge     -   340 hand pouch second side edge     -   350 second stitching     -   360 hand pouch interior     -   370 hand pouch cloth     -   400 horizontal zipper     -   401 first zipper end     -   402 second zipper end     -   410 first zipper side     -   420 second zipper side     -   415 first row of zipper teeth     -   425 second row of zipper teeth     -   430 zipper slider     -   450 third stitching     -   460 fourth stitching     -   500 slit     -   510 first-hand slot     -   520 second-hand slot     -   550 vertical zipper

Referring now to FIG. 1-6C, in one embodiment, the present invention features a concealed pocket system (100) for a torso-covering garment (10). Examples of the torso-covering garment (10) include, but are not limited to, shirts, sweaters, jackets, vests, or sweatshirts. Further still, the torso-covering garment (10) may optionally have a hood.

The present invention may further feature a pullover sweatshirt (10) comprising a torso-covering garment surface (15), and a concealed pocket assembly (200) disposed adjacent to said torso-covering garment surface (15). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly (200) comprises a concealed pocket cloth (270) and a hand pouch cloth (370). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270), comprises a concealed pocket top edge (210), a concealed pocket bottom edge (220), a concealed pocket first side edge (230), and a concealed pocket second side edge (240). In other embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270) is attached to the garment surface so as to form a concealed pocket interior (260) between the concealed pocket cloth (270) and the garment surface (15). In some embodiments, the hand pouch cloth (370) comprises a hand pouch top edge (310), a hand pouch bottom edge (320), a hand pouch first side edge (330), and a hand pouch second side edge (340). In other embodiments, the hand pouch cloth (370) is attached to the garment surface (15) so as to form a hand pouch interior (360) between the hand pouch cloth (370) and the garment surface (15). In some embodiments, the hand pouch bottom edge (320), the concealed pocket bottom edge (220), and the torso-covering garment surface (15) overlap such that a three-layer bottom edge is created.

The present invention may also feature a pullover sweatshirt (10) comprising a torso-covering garment surface (15), and a concealed pocket assembly (200) disposed on said torso-covering garment surface (15). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly (200) comprises a concealed pocket cloth (270) and a hand pouch cloth (370). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270), comprises a concealed pocket top edge (210), a concealed pocket bottom edge (220), a concealed pocket first side edge (230), and a concealed pocket second side edge (240). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270) is attached to the garment surface so as to form a concealed pocket interior (260) between the concealed pocket cloth (270) and the garment surface (15). In some embodiments, the hand pouch cloth (370) has six sides including two curved sides. In some embodiments, the hand pouch cloth (370) Is attached to the garment surface (15) so as to form a hand pouch interior (360) between the hand pouch cloth (370) and the garment surface (15). In some embodiments, a hand pouch bottom edge (320) of the hand pouch (300) overlaps the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) such that the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) is sandwiched between the hand pouch bottom edge (320) and the torso-covering garment surface (15). In other embodiments, the concealed pocket top edge (210) is aligned with the hand pouch top edge (310). In some embodiments, the hand pouch top edge (310) is at least equal in length to the concealed pocket top edge (210). In other embodiments, the hand pouch bottom edge (320) is longer than the concealed pocket bottom edge (220). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270) is disposed between the front sweatshirt surface (15) and the hand pouch cloth (370) such that the concealed pocket cloth (270) is hidden within the hand pouch interior (360) and concealed from view.

In some embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly (200) comprises a concealed pocket cloth (270) having a concealed pocket top edge (210), a concealed pocket bottom edge (220), a concealed pocket first side edge (230), and a concealed pocket second side edge (240). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly (200) comprises a hand pouch cloth (370), having a hand pouch top edge (310), a hand pouch bottom edge (320), a hand pouch first side edge (330), and a hand pouch second side edge (340).

In some embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270) is disposed adjacent to said torso-covering garment surface (15). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270) is disposed on the torso-covering garment surface (15). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270) is disposed between the front sweatshirt surface (15) and the hand pouch cloth (370) such that the concealed pocket cloth (270) is hidden within the hand pouch interior (360) and concealed from view. In other embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270) is disposed on a surface opposite of the torso-covering garment surface (15), such that the concealed pocket cloth (270) is disposed within the torso-covering garment (10).

In some embodiments, the hand pouch bottom edge (320) is aligned with the concealed pocket bottom. In some embodiments, the hand pouch bottom edge (320), the concealed pocket bottom edge (220), and the torso-covering garment surface (15) are joined together via a three-layer seam such that a three-layer bottom edge is created. In some embodiments, the three-layer bottom edge is created when the hand pouch bottom edge (320) overlaps the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) such that the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) is sandwiched between the hand pouch bottom edge (320) and the torso-covering garment surface (15). In other embodiments, the three-layer bottom edge is created when the hand pouch bottom edge (320) overlaps the torso-covering garment surface (15) such that the torso-covering garment surface (15) is sandwiched between the hand pouch bottom edge (320) and the concealed pocket bottom edge (220).

In some embodiments, the concealed pocket top edge (210) is aligned with the hand pouch top edge (310). In other embodiments, the hand pouch top edge (310), the concealed pocket top edge (210), and the torso-covering garment surface (15) overlap such that a three-layer top edge is created. In other embodiments, the hand pouch top edge (310), the concealed pocket top edge (210), and the torso-covering garment surface (15) are joined together via a three-layer seam such that a three-layer top edge is created. In some embodiments, the three-layer top edge is created when the hand pouch top edge (310) overlaps the concealed pocket top edge (210) such that the concealed pocket top edge (210) is sandwiched between the hand pouch top edge (310) and the torso-covering garment surface (15). In other embodiments, the three-layer top edge is created when the hand pouch top edge (310) overlaps the torso-covering garment surface (15) such that the torso-covering garment surface (15) is sandwiched between the hand pouch top edge (310) and the concealed pocket top edge (210).

In an exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the concealed pocket system (100) may comprise a torso garment surface (15) of the torso-covering garment (10) and a concealed pocket assembly (200). In one embodiment, the concealed pocket assembly (200) may comprise a concealed pocket cloth (205) constructed from a rectangular-shaped concealed pocket cloth (270), a hand pouch (300) constructed from a hand pouch cloth (370) having six sides including two curved sides, and a horizontal zipper (400). Without wishing to limit the invention to a particular arrangement, the concealed pocket (205) may be disposed between the torso garment surface (15) and the hand pouch (400) such that the concealed pocket (205) is hidden within the hand pouch interior (360) and concealed from view.

In some embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly (200) comprises a concealed pocket (205) constructed from a concealed pocket cloth (270). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270) may comprise a concealed pocket top edge (210), a concealed pocket bottom edge (220), a concealed pocket first side edge (230), and a concealed pocket second side edge (240). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket bottom edge (220), the concealed pocket first side edge (230), and the concealed pocket second side edge (240) may be permanently attached to the torso garment surface (15) via a first stitching (250), as shown in FIG. 6B. In other embodiments, the concealed pocket bottom edge (220), the concealed pocket first side edge (230), and the concealed pocket second side edge (240) may be permanently attached to the torso covering garment (10).

In some embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly (200) comprises a hand pouch (300) constructed from a hand pouch cloth (370). In other embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly (200) comprises a hand pouch (300) constructed from a hand pouch cloth (370) having six sides including two curved sides. In some embodiments, the hand pouch cloth (370) may comprise a hand pouch top edge (310), a hand pouch bottom edge (320), a hand pouch first side edge (330), and a hand pouch second side edge (340). Preferably, the hand pouch bottom edge (320) may be aligned with the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) and overlap the ends of the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) such that the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) is sandwiched between the hand pouch bottom edge (320) and the torso garment surface (15), as shown in FIG. 4.

In some embodiments, a hand pouch may be defined as being immediately disposed over a pocket (i.e. a concealed pocket (205)) and having only access through the sides (i.e. a first-hand slot (510) and a second-hand slot (520)). In other embodiments, a hand pouch may be defined as having only access through the sides (i.e. a first-hand slot (510) and a second-hand slot (520)).

In preferred embodiments, the hand pouch cloth (370) is sufficiently sized so as to completely hide the concealed pocket cloth (270) from view. In some embodiments, the hand pouch top edge (310) may be at least equal in length to the concealed pocket top edge (210). For example, the hand pouch top edge (310) is longer than the concealed pocket top edge (210). Alternatively, the hand pouch top edge (310) may be equal in length to the concealed pocket top edge (210). In some embodiments, the hand pouch bottom edge (320) may be at least equal in length to the concealed pocket bottom edge (220). In preferred embodiments, the hand pouch bottom edge (320) is longer than the concealed pocket bottom edge (220). In other embodiments, the hand pouch bottom edge (320) is equal in length to the concealed pocket bottom edge (220). In further embodiments, the concealed pocket first side edge (230) and second side edge (240) may be at most equal in length to the hand pouch first side edge (330) and second side edge (340). More preferably, the concealed pocket first side edge (230) and second side edge (240) may be shorter than the hand pouch first side edge (330) and second side edge (340).

In one embodiment, the hand pouch bottom edge (320), a portion of the hand pouch first side edge (330) near the hand pouch bottom edge (320), and a portion of the hand pouch second side edge (340) near the hand pouch bottom edge (320) may be permanently attached to the torso garment surface (15) via a second stitching (350), as shown in FIG. 6C. In another embodiment, the remaining unattached portion of the hand pouch first side edge (330) can form a first-hand slot (510). Similarly, the remaining unattached portion of the hand pouch second side edge (340) can form a second-hand slot (520).

In alternative embodiments, the entire hand pouch first side edge (330) and the entire hand pouch second side edge (340) may not be stitched to the garment surface (15). For example, only the hand pouch bottom edge (320) may be permanently attached to the torso garment surface (15) via the second stitching (350). Thus, the entire hand pouch first side edge (330) can form the first-hand slot (510), and the entire hand pouch second side edge (340) can form the second-hand slot (520).

Referring to FIG. 1, an example of the concealed pocket system (100) is shown. The first-hand slot (510) and second-hand slot (520) allows the user to rest his/her hands within the hand pouch. In some embodiments, a hand pouch interior (360) of the hand pouch (300) is only accessible through the first-hand slot (510) and the second-hand slot (520). The dotted lines outline the concealed pocket (205) hidden behind the hand pouch (300).

In some embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly (200) may further comprise a horizontal zipper. In another embodiment, the horizontal zipper (400) may comprise a first zipper side (410) having a first row of zipper teeth (415), a second zipper side (420) having a second row of zipper teeth (425), and a zipper slider (430). One of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the zipper slider (430) is configured to interlock the first row of zipper teeth (415) with the second row of zipper teeth (425) and to separate the interlocked first and second rows of zipper teeth (415, 425), as shown in FIG. 2.

In some embodiments, the horizontal zipper (400) comprises a first zipper end (401) and a second zipper end (402). In other embodiments, the horizontal zipper (400) comprises a first zipper side (410), a first row of zipper teeth (415) disposed on the first zipper side (410), a second zipper side (420), a second row of zipper teeth (425) disposed on the second zipper side (420), and a zipper slider (430).

In some embodiments, the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed at the top of the concealed pocket interior (260). In other embodiments, the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed along the concealed pocket top edge (210). In some embodiments, the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed between the concealed pocket top edge (210) and the torso-covering garment surface (15) (FIG. 3). In some embodiments, the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed between a first corner (231) of a concealed pocket top edge (210) and a concealed pocket first side edge (230) and a second corner (241) of a concealed pocket top edge (210) and a concealed pocket second side edge (240) (as shown in FIG. 5). In other embodiments, the horizontal zipper (400) does not extend to meet the first corner (231) or the second corner (241) of the concealed pocket top edge (210).

In some embodiments, the first zipper side (410) of the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed on the concealed pocket top edge (210) (as shown in FIG. 3). In other embodiments, the first zipper side (410) of the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed on the torso-covering garment (15). In some embodiments, the first zipper side (410) of the horizontal zipper (400), the concealed pocket top edge (210), and the hand pouch top edge (310) are permanently attached to each other via a third stitching (450) such that the concealed pocket top edge (210) is sandwiched between the hand pouch top edge (310) and the first zipper side (410). In some embodiments, the second zipper side (420) of the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed on the concealed pocket top edge (210). In other embodiments, the second zipper side (420) of the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed on the torso-covering garment (15) (as shown in FIG. 3). In some embodiments, the second zipper side (420) of the horizontal zipper (400) is permanently attached to the torso-covering garment surface (15) via a fourth stitching (480) such that the second zipper side (420) of the horizontal zipper (400) is sandwiched between the first zipper side (410) of the horizontal zipper (400) and the torso-covering garment surface (15). In other embodiments, the second zipper side (420) of the horizontal zipper (400) is permanently attached to the torso-covering garment surface (15) via a fourth stitching (460) such that the horizontal zipper (400) is sandwiched between the first zipper side (410) of the horizontal zipper (400) and the torso-covering garment surface (15).

In some embodiments, the first zipper side (410) of the horizontal zipper (400), the concealed pocket top edge (210), and the hand pouch top edge (310) are permanently attached to each other via a third stitching (450) and the second zipper side (420) of the horizontal zipper (400) is permanently attached to the torso-covering garment surface (15) via a fourth stitching (460) such that the horizontal zipper (400) is sandwiched between the concealed pocket cloth (270) and the torso-covering garment surface (15).

In some embodiments, the first zipper end (401) of the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed at a corner (231) of a concealed pocket top edge (210) and the concealed pocket first side edge (230) (as shown in FIG. 5). In other embodiments, the first zipper end (401) of the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed between a corner (231) of a concealed pocket top edge (210) and the concealed pocket first side edge (230) and the torso-covering garment (15). In some embodiments, the first zipper end (401) of the horizontal zipper (400) is integrated into the seam that attaches the concealed pocket top edge (210) and the hand pouch top edge (310) to the torso covering garment (15).

In some embodiments, the second zipper end (402) of the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed at a corner (241) of a concealed pocket top edge (210) and the concealed pocket second side edge (240) (as shown in FIG. 5). In other embodiments, the second zipper end (402) of the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed between the corner (241) of a concealed pocket top edge (210) and the concealed pocket second side edge (240) and the torso-covering garment (15). In some embodiments, the second zipper end (402) of the horizontal zipper (400) is integrated into the seam that attaches the concealed pocket top edge (210) and the hand pouch top edge (310) to the torso covering garment (15).

Referring to FIG. 3, an example or the horizontal zipper (400) relative to the other components is shown. In one embodiment, the first zipper side (410) or the horizontal zipper (400), the concealed pocket top edge (210), and the hand pouch top edge (310) may be permanently attached to each other via a third stitching (450). Because the hand pouch top edge (310) is attached to the concealed pocket cloth (270) at the concealed pocket top edge (210) and further aligned with the concealed pocket top edge (210), the first zipper (410) is hidden from front view. Referring to FIG. 8A, the second zipper side (320) may be permanently attached to the torso garment surface (15) via a fourth stitching (480).

In some embodiments, the horizontal zipper (400) may be concealed within the hand pouch interior (360). In some embodiments, the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed on the concealed pocket cloth (270) inside the hand pouch interior (380). In other embodiments, the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed perpendicularly to the concealed pocket top edge (210) on the concealed pocket cloth (270) inside the concealed pocket interior (360). In some embodiments, the first zipper side (410) of the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed on the concealed pocket top edge (210) and the second zipper side (420) of the horizontal zipper (400) is dispose on the concealed pocket cloth (270). In some embodiments, the horizontal zipper (400) concealed within the hand pouch interior (380) is only accessible through a first-hand slot (510) or a second-hand slot (520). In other embodiments, the horizontal zipper (400) concealed within the hand pouch interior (360) allows for access into the concealed pocket interior (260).

In further embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (205) may also have a slit (500). In some embodiments, the slit (500) is disposed on the concealed pocket cloth (270). In some embodiments, the slit (500) disposed on the concealed pocket cloth (270) is parallel to the concealed pocket first side edge (230) and the concealed pocket second side edge (240). Preferably, the slit (500) is hidden within the hand pouch interior (360) of the hand pouch (300) and concealed from view. In some embodiments, the slit (500) is centrally disposed on the concealed pocket cloth (270). In other embodiments, the slit (500) is disposed off-center, such that the slit (500) is closer to either the concealed pocket first side edge (230) or the concealed pocket second side edge (240). In some embodiments, the slit (500) may be disposed at the concealed pocket first side edge (230). In other embodiments, the slit (500) may be disposed at the concealed pocket second side edge (240). In preferred embodiments, the slit (500) disposed on the concealed pocket cloth (270) allows for access into the concealed pocket interior (260). In some embodiments, the slit (500) disposed on the concealed pocket cloth (270) is only accessible through the first-hand slot (510) and the second-hand slot (520).

In other embodiments, the slit (500) disposed on the concealed pocket cloth (270) is perpendicular to the concealed pocket first side edge (230) and the concealed pocket second side edge (240). In some embodiments, the slit (500) is disposed centrally on the concealed pocket cloth (270). In preferred embodiment, the perpendicular slit (500) is disposed off-center, such that the slit (500) is closer to the concealed pocket top edge (210).

In some embodiments, the slit (500) may be disposed on the torso-covering garment surface (15), such that the slit (500) is hidden within the hand pouch interior (380) and concealed from view. In some embodiments, the slit (500) disposed on the torso-covering garment surface (15) within the hand pouch interior (360) is parallel to either the hand pouch first side edge (330) or the hand pouch second side edge (340). In some embodiments, the slit (500) disposed on the torso-covering garment surface (15) is centrally located within the hand pouch interior (380). In other embodiments, the slit (500) disposed on the torso-covering garment surface (15) is disposed off-center within the hand pouch interior (380) such that the slit (500) is closer to either the hand pouch first side edge (330) or the hand pouch second side edge (340). In some embodiments, the slit (500) disposed on the torso-covering garment surface (15) within the hand pouch interior (360) allows for access into the concealed pocket interior (270). In some embodiments, the slit (500) disposed on the torso-covering garment surface (15) is only accessible through the first-hand slot (510) and the second-hand slot (520).

In other embodiments, the slit (500) disposed on the torso-covering garment surface (15) within the hand pouch interior (380) is perpendicular to either the hand pouch first side edge (330) or the hand pouch second side edge (340). In some embodiments, the perpendicular slit (500) disposed on the torso-covering garment surface (15) is centrally located within the hand pouch interior (360). In other embodiments, the slit (500) disposed on the torso-covering garment surface (15) is disposed off-center within the hand pouch interior (380) such that such that the slit (500) is closer to the hand pouch top edge (310).

In one embodiment, the slit may be temporarily sealed by a vertical zipper (550). In some embodiments, the vertical zipper (550) allows for access into the concealed pocket interior (260). In some embodiments, the vertical zipper (550) disposed on the concealed pocket cloth (270) is parallel to the concealed pocket first side edge (230) and the concealed pocket second side edge (240). In some embodiments, the vertical zipper (550) is disposed on the concealed pocket cloth (270) hidden within the hand pouch interior (360). In some embodiments, the vertical zipper (550) is centrally disposed on the concealed pocket cloth (270). In other embodiments, the vertical zipper (550) is disposed off-center, such that the vertical zipper (550) is closer to either the concealed pocket first side edge (230) or the concealed pocket second side edge (240). In some embodiments, the vertical zipper (550) may be disposed at the concealed pocket first side edge (230). In other embodiments, the vertical zipper (550) may be disposed at the concealed pocket second side edge (240). In preferred embodiments, the vertical zipper (550) disposed on the concealed pocket cloth (270) allows for access into the concealed pocket interior (260). In some embodiments, the vertical zipper (550) disposed on the concealed pocket cloth (270) is only accessible through the first-hand slot (510) and the second-hand slot (520).

In other embodiments, the vertical zipper (550) is disposed on the torso-covering garment surface (15) hidden within the hand pouch interior (380) and concealed from view. In some embodiments, the vertical zipper (550) disposed on the torso-covering garment surface (15) within the hand pouch interior (360) is parallel to either the hand pouch first side edge (330) or the hand pouch second side edge (340). In other embodiments, the vertical zipper (550) disposed on the torso-covering garment surface (15) within the hand pouch interior (380) is perpendicular to either the hand pouch top edge (310) or the hand pouch bottom edge (320). In some embodiments, the vertical zipper (550) disposed on the torso-covering garment surface (15) is centrally located within the hand pouch interior (360). In other embodiments, the vertical zipper (550) disposed on the torso-covering garment surface (15) is disposed off-center within the hand pouch interior (360) such that the slit (500) is closer to either the hand pouch first side edge (330) or the hand pouch second side edge (340). In some embodiments, the vertical zipper (550) disposed on the torso-covering garment surface (15) within the hand pouch interior (360) allows for access into the concealed pocket interior (270). In some embodiments, the vertical zipper (550) disposed on the torso-covering garment surface (15) is only accessible through the first-hand slot (510) and the second-hand slot (520).

In another embodiment, the vertical zipper (550) may comprise a first zipper side having a first row of zipper teeth, a second zipper side having a second row of zipper teeth, and a zipper slider. One of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the zipper slider is configured to interlock the first row of zipper teeth with the second row of zipper teeth and to separate the interlocked first and second rows of zipper teeth.

In some embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly (200) comprises a horizontal zipper (400). In other embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly (200) comprises a vertical zipper (550). In further embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly (200) comprises both a horizontal zipper (400) and a vertical zipper (550). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly comprises a horizontal zipper (400) and a slit (500). In other embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly comprises a slit (500).

In some embodiments, the vertical zipper (550) can be accessed through the first-hand slot (510) or through the second-hand slot (520). The vertical zipper (550) is preferably oriented perpendicular to the horizontal zipper (400) to allow for ease of access since a hand entering any of the hand slots is usually oriented parallel to the torso. An embodiment of the concealed pocket cloth (270) having the slit (500) with the vertical zipper (550) is shown in FIG. 1. However, another embodiment of the concealed pocket cloth (270) without the slit (500) or the vertical zipper (550) is shown in FIG. 2.

Preferably, as shown in FIG. 4, the concealed pocket top edge (210) is sandwiched between the hand pouch top edge (310) and the first zipper side (410) such that the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed between the concealed pocket cloth (270) and the torso garment surface (15), thus concealing the horizontal zipper (400) from view. Also shown in FIG. 4 is the location of both the horizontal zipper (400) and the vertical zipper (550). Two points of access to the pocket storage area (i.e. the concealed pocket interior (260)) are available. In addition, because the hand pouch cloth (370) overlays the concealed pocket cloth (207), the horizontal zipper (550) is completely hidden from view.

In some embodiments, the concealed pocket (205) comprises a concealed pocket interior (260). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket interior (260) has one point of access. In other embodiments, the concealed pocket interior (260) has two points of access. In further embodiments, the concealed pocket interior (260) has three points of access.

In some embodiments, the concealed pocket interior (260) is accessible through a horizontal zipper (400). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket interior (260) is only accessible through a horizontal zipper (400). In other embodiments, the concealed pocket interior (260) is accessible through a vertical zipper (550). In other embodiments, the concealed pocket interior (260) is only accessible through a vertical zipper (550). In further embodiments, the concealed pocket interior (260) is accessible through two vertical zippers (550). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket interior (260) is accessible through both a horizontal zipper (400) and a vertical zipper (550). In other embodiments, the concealed pocket interior (260) is accessible through a slit (500). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket interior (260) is only accessible through a slit (500). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket interior (260) is only accessible through the first-hand slot (510) and the second-hand slot (520).

In alternative embodiments, the horizontal and/or vertical zippers may be replaced by other fastening means, such as a hook and loop fastening means (e.g., Velcro). In other embodiments, the horizontal and/or vertical zippers may be replaced by other fastening means, such as snaps, hooks or buttons. In some embodiments, the horizontal and/or vertical zippers may be replaced by a hook and loop closure mechanism (e.g., Velcro). For instance, a strip of the hook or loop side is permanently attached to the garment surface (15) via the fourth stitching (460), while the opposing strip (i.e. loop or hook side) is permanently attached to the concealed pocket top edge (210) and the hand pouch top edge (310) via the third stitching (450). In other embodiments, the slit (500) may be temporarily sealed by other fastening means, such as a hook and loop fastening means (e.g., Velcro) or snaps, or hooks or buttons. In other embodiments, a strip of the hook or loop side is attached to one side of a slit (500) (i.e. a first side) on the concealed pocket cloth (270), while the opposing strip (i.e. loop or hook side) is attached to an opposite side of the slit (500) (i.e., a second side) on the concealed pocket cloth (270).

In other embodiments, the horizontal and/or vertical zippers may be replaced by buttons. For example, buttons may be attached to the concealed pocket top edge, such that the buttons are sewn into the third stitching (450). In some embodiments, holes or loops may be attached to the torso-covering garment surface (15) via the fourth stitching (400). In some embodiments, the holes or loops are adjacent to the concealed pocket top edge (210) to allow closure of the concealed pocket (205). In some embodiments, buttons may be attached to the torso-covering garment surface (15) via the fourth stitching (480). In other embodiments, the buttons may be attached to the torso-covering garment surface (15) are adjacent to the concealed pocket top edge (210). In other embodiments, holes or loops may be disposed on the concealed pocket top edge (210) via the third stitching (450) to allow closure of the concealed pocket (205).

In one embodiment, the concealed pocket cloth (270) and the hand pouch cloth (370) may be formed from the same cloth material. For example, both cloths may be made from cotton, polyester, or mixed fabric. Alternatively, the concealed pocket cloth (270) and the hand pouch cloth (370) may be formed from different cloth materials. In preferred embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270) and hand pouch cloth (370) are similar or identical in color and/or pattern. More preferably, the garment, concealed pocket cloth (270), hand pouch cloth (370), and the zippers are similar or identical in color and/or pattern, thus further concealing the pocket and zippers from view by blending into the garment and the hand pouch.

In some embodiments, the hand pouch cloth (370) and the torso covering garment (10) are made from different pieces of material such that the hand pouch cloth (370) is stitched onto the torso covering garment (10). In other embodiments, the hand pouch cloth (370) and the torso covering garment (10) are made continuously from the same piece of material. In some embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270) and the torso covering garment (10) are made from different pieces of material such that the concealed pocket cloth (270) is stitched onto the torso covering garment. In other embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270) and the torso covering garment (10) are made continuously from the same piece of material. In some embodiments, the hand pouch cloth (370) and the concealed pocket cloth (270) are made from different pieces or material such that the hand pouch cloth (370) and the concealed pocket cloth (270) are stitched together. In other embodiments, the hand pouch cloth (370) and the concealed pocket cloth (270) are made continuously from the same piece of material.

In some embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270) is a rectangular shape. In other embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270) is a six-sided cloth. In some embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270) is a six-sided cloth including two curved sides in other embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270) is the same shape and size as the hand pouch cloth (370). In some embodiments, the hand pouch cloth (370) is a rectangular shape. In other embodiments, the hand pouch cloth (370) is a six-sided cloth. In some embodiments, the hand pouch cloth is a six-sided cloth including two curved sides.

Additionally, the present invention may feature a pullover sweatshirt (10) comprising a torso-covering garment surface (15), two sleeves, two sleeve cuffs, a waistband, a torso portion, and a concealed pocket assembly (200) disposed on said torso-covering garment surface (15). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly (200) comprises a concealed pocket cloth (270), a hand pouch cloth (370), and a horizontal zipper. In some embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270) comprises a concealed pocket bottom edge (220), a concealed pocket first side edge (230), and a concealed pocket second side edge (240). In some embodiments, the hand pouch cloth (370) has six sides including two curved sides. In some embodiments, a hand pouch bottom edge (320) overlaps the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) such that the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) is sandwiched between the hand pouch bottom edge (320) and the torso-covering garment surface (15). In some embodiments, the horizontal zipper (400) comprises a first zipper end (401), a second zipper end (402), a first zipper side (410), a first row of zipper teeth (415) disposed on the first zipper side (410), a second zipper side (420), a second row of zipper teeth (425) disposed on the second zipper side (420), and a zipper slider (430). In some embodiments, the zipper slider is configured to interlock the first row of zipper teeth (415) with the second row of zipper teeth (425) and to separate the interlocked first and second rows of zipper teeth (415, 425). In some embodiments, the first zipper side (410), a concealed pocket top edge (210), and a hand pouch top edge (310) are permanently attached to each other via a third stitching (450) such that the concealed pocket top edge (210) is sandwiched between the hand pouch top edge (310) and the first zipper side (410). In other embodiments, the second zipper side (420) is permanently attached to the torso-covering garment surface (15) via a fourth stitching (460) such that the horizontal zipper (400) is sandwiched between the concealed pocket cloth (270) and the torso-covering garment surface (15). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket top edge (210) is aligned with the hand pouch top edge (310). In other embodiments, the hand pouch top edge (310) is at least equal in length to the concealed pocket top edge (210). In some embodiments, the hand pouch bottom edge (320) is longer than the concealed pocket bottom edge (220). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket first and second side edges (230, 240) are at most equal in length to the hand pouch first and second side edges (330, 340). In further embodiments, the concealed pocket cloth (270) is disposed between the front sweatshirt surface (15) and the hand pouch cloth (370) such that the concealed pocket cloth (370) is hidden within a hand pouch interior (360) and concealed from view.

Additionally, the present invention features a pullover sweatshirt (10). In some embodiments, the pullover sweatshirt comprises a torso-covering garment surface (15), two sleeves, two sleeve cuffs, a waistband, a torso portion, and a concealed pocket assembly (200) disposed on said torso-covering garment surface (15). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly (200) comprises a concealed pocket (205) constructed from a rectangular-shaped cloth. In some embodiments, the concealed pocket (205) comprises a concealed pocket top edge (210), a concealed pocket bottom edge (220), a concealed pocket first side edge (230), and a concealed pocket second side edge (240). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly (200) comprises a hand pouch (300) constructed from a cloth having six sides including two curved sides. In some embodiments, a hand pouch bottom edge (320) of the hand pouch (300) overlaps the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) such that the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) is sandwiched between the hand pouch bottom edge (320) and the torso-covering garment surface (15). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly (200) comprises a horizontal zipper (400). In some embodiments, the horizontal zipper comprises a first zipper end (401), a second zipper end (402), a first zipper side (410), a first row of zipper teeth (415) disposed on the first zipper side (410), a second zipper side (420), a second row of zipper teeth (425) disposed on the second zipper side (420), and a zipper slider (430). In some embodiments, the zipper slider (430) is configured to interlock the first row of zipper teeth (415) with the second row of zipper teeth (425) and to separate the interlocked first and second rows of zipper teeth (415, 425). In some embodiments, the first zipper side (410), a concealed pocket top edge (210), and a hand pouch top edge (310) are permanently attached to each other via a third stitching (450) such that the concealed pocket top edge (210) is sandwiched between the hand pouch top edge (310) and the first zipper side (410). In some embodiments, the second zipper side (420) is permanently attached to the torso-covering garment surface (15) via a fourth stitching (460) such that the first zipper (400) is sandwiched between the concealed pocket (205) and the torso-covering garment surface (15). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket top edge (210) is aligned with the hand pouch top edge (310), wherein the hand pouch top edge (310) is at least equal in length to the concealed pocket top edge (210), wherein the hand pouch bottom edge (320) is longer than the concealed pocket bottom edge (220), wherein the concealed pocket first and second side edges (230, 240) are at most equal in length to the hand pouch first and second side edges (330, 340). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket (205) is disposed between the front sweatshirt surface (15) and the hand pouch (400) such that the concealed pocket (205) is hidden within the hand pouch (400) and concealed from view.

In accordance with previous embodiments, the present invention may also feature a pullover sweatshirt (10) having a continuous front sweatshirt surface (15) and any one of the concealed pocket assemblies (200) described herein. Preferably, the concealed pocket assembly (200) may be disposed on the front sweatshirt surface (15). In further embodiments, the pullover sweatshirt (10) may optionally have a hood, thus forming a hooded pullover sweatshirt or “hoodie”.

In accordance with previous embodiments, the present invention may further feature a pullover sweatshirt (10) consisting of a torso-covering garment surface (15), a hood, and a concealed pocket assembly (200) disposed on said torso-covering garment surface (15). The concealed pocket assembly (200) may be according to any of the embodiments described herein. For instance, in one embodiment, the concealed pocket assembly (200) may consist of a concealed pocket (205) constructed from of a rectangular-shaped cloth, a hand pouch (300) constructed from a cloth having six sides including two curved sides, and a horizontal zipper (400) consisting of a first zipper side (410), a first row of zipper teeth (415) disposed on the first zipper side (410), a second zipper side (420), a second row of zipper teeth (425) disposed on the second zipper side (420), and a zipper slider (430). Said components of the concealed pocket assembly can be attached to the torso-covering garment surface (15) via stitching as previously described. Preferably, the concealed pocket (205) is disposed between the torso-covering garment surface (15) and the hand pouch (400) such that the concealed pocket (205) is hidden within the hand pouch (400) and concealed from view. Further preferred is the horizontal zipper (400) disposed between the concealed pocket (205) and the torso-covering garment surface (15) such that the horizontal zipper (400) is also concealed from view.

The present invention features a pullover sweatshirt (10) consisting of a torso-covering garment surface (15), a hood, two sleeves, two sleeve cuffs, a waistband, a torso portion, and a concealed pocket assembly (200) disposed on said torso-covering garment surface (15). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket assembly (200) consists of a concealed pocket (205), a hand pouch (300), and a horizontal zipper (400). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket is constructed from a rectangular-shaped cloth. In other embodiments, a concealed pocket bottom edge (220), a concealed pocket first side edge (230), and a concealed pocket second side edge (240) of the concealed pocket (205) are permanently attached to the torso-covering garment surface (15) via a first stitching (250). In some embodiments, the hand pouch (300) is constructed from a cloth having six sides including two curved sides. In some embodiments, a hand pouch bottom edge (320) of the hand pouch (300) overlaps the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) such that the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) is sandwiched between the hand pouch bottom edge (320) and the torso-covering garment surface (15). In some embodiments, the hand pouch bottom edge (320), a portion of a hand pouch first side edge (330) of the hand pouch (300), and a portion of a hand pouch second side edge (340) of the hand pouch (300) are permanently attached to the torso-covering garment surface (15) via a second stitching (350). In other embodiments, a remaining unattached portion of the hand pouch first side edge (330) forms a first-hand slot (510) and a remaining unattached portion of the hand pouch second side edge (340) forms a second-hand slot (520). In some embodiments, the first zipper consists of a first zipper end (401), a second zipper end (402), a first zipper side (410), a first row of zipper teeth (415) disposed on the first zipper side (410), a second zipper side (420), a second row of zipper teeth (425) disposed on the second zipper side (420), and a zipper slider (430). In some embodiments, the first zipper end (401) is disposed at a corner (231) of a concealed pocket top edge (210) and the concealed pocket first side edge (230), and the second zipper end (402) is disposed at a corner (241) of a concealed pocket top edge (210) and the concealed pocket second side edge (240). In some embodiments, the zipper slider is configured to interlock the first row of zipper teeth (415) with the second row of zipper teeth (425) and to separate the interlocked first and second rows of zipper teeth (415, 425). In some embodiments, the first zipper side (410), a concealed pocket top edge (210) of the concealed pocket (205), and a hand pouch top edge (310) of the hand pouch (300) are permanently attached to each other via a third stitching (450) such that the concealed pocket top edge (210) is sandwiched between the hand pouch top edge (310) and the first zipper side (410). In other embodiments, the second zipper side (420) is permanently attached to the torso-covering garment surface (15) via a fourth stitching (460) such that the first zipper (400) is sandwiched between the concealed pocket (205) and the torso-covering garment surface (15). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket top edge (210) is aligned with the hand pouch top edge (310), wherein the hand pouch top edge (310) is at least equal in length to the concealed pocket top edge (210), wherein the hand pouch bottom edge (320) is longer than the concealed pocket bottom edge (220). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket first and second side edges (230, 240) are at most equal in length to the hand pouch first and second side edges (330, 340). In some embodiments, the concealed pocket (205) is disposed between the front sweatshirt surface (15) and the hand pouch (400) such that the concealed pocket (205) is hidden within the hand pouch (400) and concealed from view. In some embodiments, a hand pouch interior (360) of the hand pouch (300) is only accessible through the first-hand slot (510) and the second-hand slot (520). In other embodiments, the first zipper (400) is disposed between the concealed pocket (205) and the torso-covering garment surface (15).

As used herein, the term “about” refers to plus or minus 10% of the referenced number.

The disclosures of the following U.S. Patent Applications are incorporated in their entirety by reference herein: U.S. Pat. No. US20080196140A1, US20090282600A1, and US20050235398A1.

Various modifications of the invention, in addition to those described herein, will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing description. Such modifications are also intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims. Each reference cited in the present application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Although there has been shown and described the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made thereto which do not exceed the scope of the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the invention is only to be limited by the following claims. Reference numbers recited in the claims are exemplary and for ease of review by the patent office only, and are not limiting in any way. In some embodiments, the figures presented in this patent application are drawn to scale, including the angles, ratios of dimensions, etc. In some embodiments, the figures are representative only and the claims are not limited by the dimensions of the figures. In some embodiments, descriptions of the inventions described herein using the phrase “comprising” includes embodiments that could be described as “consisting of”, and as such the written description requirement for claiming one or more embodiments of the present invention using the phrase “consisting of” is met.

The reference numbers recited in the below claims are solely for ease of examination or this patent application, and are exemplary, and are not intended in any way to limit the scope of the claims to the particular features having the corresponding reference numbers in the drawings. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A pullover sweatshirt (10) comprising a torso-covering garment surface (15), two sleeves, two sleeve cuffs, a waistband, a torso portion, and a concealed pocket assembly (200) disposed on said torso-covering garment surface (15), wherein the concealed pocket assembly (200) comprises: a) a concealed pocket cloth (270) comprising a concealed pocket bottom edge (220), a concealed pocket first side edge (230), and a concealed pocket second side edge (240): b) a hand pouch cloth (370) having six sides including two curved sides, wherein a hand pouch bottom edge (320) overlaps the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) such that the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) is sandwiched between the hand pouch bottom edge (320) and the torso-covering garment surface (15); and c) a horizontal zipper (400) comprising a first zipper end (401), a second zipper end (402), a first zipper side (410), a first row of zipper teeth (415) disposed on the first zipper side (410), a second zipper side (420), a second row of zipper teeth (425) disposed on the second zipper side (420), and a zipper slider (430); wherein the zipper slider is configured to interlock the first row of zipper teeth (415) with the second row of zipper teeth (425) and to separate the interlocked first and second rows of zipper teeth (415, 425), wherein the first zipper side (410), a concealed pocket top edge (210), and a hand pouch top edge (310) are permanently attached to each other via a third stitching (450) such that the concealed pocket top edge (210) is sandwiched between the hand pouch top edge (310) and the first zipper side (410), wherein the second zipper side (420) is permanently attached to the torso-covering garment surface (15) via a fourth stitching (480) such that the horizontal zipper (400) is sandwiched between the concealed pocket cloth (270) and the torso-covering garment surface (15); wherein the concealed pocket top edge (210) is aligned with the hand pouch top edge (310), wherein the hand pouch top edge (310) is at least equal in length to the concealed pocket top edge (210), wherein the hand pouch bottom edge (320) is longer than the concealed pocket bottom edge (220), wherein the concealed pocket first and second side edges (230, 240) are at most equal in length to the hand pouch first and second side edges (330, 340), and wherein the concealed pocket cloth (270) is disposed between the front sweatshirt surface (15) and the hand pouch cloth (370) such that the concealed pocket cloth (370) is hidden within a hand pouch interior (360) and concealed from view.
 2. The pullover sweatshirt (10) of claim 1, wherein the concealed pocket bottom edge (220), the concealed pocket first side edge (230), and the concealed pocket second side edge (240) are permanently attached to the torso-covering garment surface (15) via a first stitching (250).
 3. The pullover sweatshirt (10) of claim 1, wherein the hand pouch bottom edge (320), a portion of a hand pouch first side edge (330), and a portion of a hand pouch second side edge (340) are permanently attached to the torso-covering garment surface (15) via a second stitching (350).
 4. The pullover sweatshirt (10) of claim 3, wherein a remaining unattached portion of the hand pouch first side edge (330) forms a first-hand slot (510) and a remaining unattached portion of the hand pouch second side edge (340) forms a second-hand slot (520).
 5. The pullover sweatshirt (10) of claim 4 wherein a hand pouch interior (360) of the hand pouch (300) is only accessible through the first-hand slot (510) and the second-hand slot (520).
 6. The pullover sweatshirt (10) of claim 1, wherein the first zipper end (401) is disposed at a corner (231) of a concealed pocket top edge (210) and the concealed pocket first side edge (230).
 7. The pullover sweatshirt (10) of claim 1, wherein the second zipper end (402) is disposed at a corner (241) of a concealed pocket top edge (210) and the concealed pocket second side edge (240).
 8. The pullover sweatshirt (10) or claim 1, wherein the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed between the concealed pocket (205) and the torso-covering garment surface (15).
 9. A pullover sweatshirt (10) comprising a torso-covering garment surface (15), and a concealed pocket assembly (200) disposed on said torso-covering garment surface (15), wherein the concealed pocket assembly (200) comprises: a) a concealed pocket cloth (270), comprising a concealed pocket top edge (210), a concealed pocket bottom edge (220), a concealed pocket first side edge (230), and a concealed pocket second side edge (240); wherein the concealed pocket cloth (270) is attached to the garment surface so as to form a concealed pocket interior (260) between the concealed pocket cloth (270) and the garment surface (15); and b) a hand pouch cloth (370) having six skies including two curved sides; wherein the hand pouch cloth (370) is attached to the garment surface (15) so as to form a hand pouch interior (360) between the hand pouch cloth (370) and the garment surface (15); wherein a hand pouch bottom edge (320) of the hand pouch (300) overlaps the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) such that the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) is sandwiched between the hand pouch bottom edge (320) and the torso-covering garment surface (15) wherein the concealed pocket top edge (210) is aligned with the hand pouch top edge (310), wherein the hand pouch top edge (310) is at least equal in length to the concealed pocket top edge (210), wherein the hand pouch bottom edge (320) is longer than the concealed pocket bottom edge (220), and wherein the concealed pocket cloth (270) is disposed between the front sweatshirt surface (15) and the hand pouch cloth (370) such that the concealed pocket cloth (270) is hidden within the hand pouch interior (360) and concealed from view.
 10. The pullover sweatshirt (10) of claim 9 further comprising a horizontal zipper (400) disposed between the concealed pocket cloth (270) and the torso-covering garment surface (15), wherein the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed between a first corner (231) of a concealed pocket top edge (210) and a concealed pocket first side edge (230) and a second corner (241) of a concealed pocket top edge (210) and a concealed pocket second side edge (240).
 11. The pullover sweatshirt (10) of claim 9 further comprising a vertical zipper (550), where the vertical zipper (550) is disposed perpendicular to the concealed pocket bottom edge (220).
 12. The pullover sweatshirt (10) of claim 9, wherein the concealed pocket bottom edge (220), the concealed pocket first side edge (230), and the concealed pocket second side edge (240) of the concealed pocket cloth (270) are permanently attached to the torso-covering garment surface (15) via a first stitching (250).
 13. The pullover sweatshirt (10) of claim 9, wherein the hand pouch bottom edge (320), a portion of a hand pouch first side edge (330) of the hand pouch cloth (370), and a portion of a hand pouch second side edge (340) of the hand pouch cloth (370) are permanently attached to the torso-covering garment surface (15) via a second stitching (350).
 14. The pullover sweatshirt (10) of claim 13, wherein a remaining unattached portion of the hand pouch first side edge (330) forms a first-hand slot (510) and a remaining unattached portion of the hand pouch second side edge (340) forms a second-hand slot (520).
 15. The pullover sweatshirt (10) of claim 9, wherein a hand pouch interior (360) is only accessible through the first-hand slot (510) and the second-hand slot (520).
 16. A pullover sweatshirt (10) comprising a torso-covering garment surface (15), and a concealed pocket assembly (200) disposed adjacent to said torso-covering garment surface (15), wherein the concealed pocket assembly (200) comprises: a) a concealed pocket cloth (270), comprising a concealed pocket top edge (210), a concealed pocket bottom edge (220), a concealed pocket first side edge (230), and a concealed pocket second side edge (240); wherein the concealed pocket cloth (270) is attached to the garment surface so as to form a concealed pocket interior (280) between the concealed pocket cloth (270) and the garment surface (15); and b) a hand pouch cloth (370) comprising a hand pouch top edge (310), a hand pouch bottom edge (320), a hand pouch first side edge (330), and a hand pouch second side edge (340); wherein the hand pouch cloth (370) attached to the garment surface (15) so as to form a hand pouch interior (380) between the hand pouch cloth (370) and the garment surface (15); wherein the hand pouch bottom edge (320), the concealed pocket bottom edge (220), and the torso-covering garment surface (15) overlap such that a three-layer bottom edge is created.
 17. The pullover sweatshirt (10) of claim 16, wherein the three-layer bottom edge is created when the hand pouch bottom edge (320) overlaps the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) such that the concealed pocket bottom edge (220) is sandwiched between the hand pouch bottom edge (320) and the torso-covering garment surface (15).
 18. The pullover sweatshirt (10) of claim 16, wherein the three-layer bottom edge is created when the hand pouch bottom edge (320) overlaps the torso-covering garment surface (15) such that the torso-covering garment surface (15) is sandwiched between the hand pouch bottom edge (320) and the concealed pocket bottom edge (220).
 19. The pullover sweatshirt (10) of claim 16 further comprising a horizontal zipper (400) disposed between the concealed pocket cloth (270) and the torso-covering garment surface (15), wherein the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed between wherein the horizontal zipper (400) is disposed between a first corner (231) of a concealed pocket top edge (210) and a concealed pocket first side edge (230) and a second corner (241) of a concealed pocket top edge (210) and a concealed pocket second side edge (240).
 20. The pullover sweatshirt (10) of claim 16 further comprising a vertical zipper (550), where the vertical zipper (550) is disposed perpendicular to the concealed pocket bottom edge (220). 